Our Menu
Traditional Japanese cuisine prepared with carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Seasonal vegetables are built into balanced meals, so every plate suits the way people actually dine.
- Seasonal ingredients
- Balanced plates
- Counter & table seating
Seasonal vegetables, clearly visible in the cooking
Guests who often dine out or host business meals tend to come in short on vegetables and nutrition. Our answer is simple: seasonal vegetables folded into balanced dishes that complement everyday eating habits.
The kitchen at Satou works with the seasons rather than against them. Vegetables arrive at their natural peak and stay visible on the plate, so each dish reads at a glance as balanced rather than heavy. This seasonal approach shapes everything from the small starters shared at the counter to the main plates served at table, and it keeps the menu familiar without making it predictable. Diners who host business meals or simply eat out often find their own cooking short on vegetables, and this is the quiet answer to that gap.
Guests are welcomed at the counter and at table seating, each offering a slightly different rhythm to the evening. At the counter, the kitchen is close at hand, with dishes appearing one by one and the cooks working in full view. Table seating suits slower conversations and shared plates. Both arrangements share the same foundation: produce-led cooking built around what is currently good, with careful attention to how people actually eat rather than how a menu might sound on paper.
Balanced plates are the organizing idea behind the menu. Rather than separating vegetables from the rest of the meal, they are folded into it, so that every plate carries a satisfying proportion on its own. This keeps things light and approachable while still feeling complete, and it makes the food equally comfortable for a quick visit or a long evening that stretches across the room. The result is a table that looks colorful, reads clearly, and leaves guests satisfied without weighing them down.
The restaurant sits in Shirokanedai in Tokyo and opens in the evening, running from the early hours of service until late. Visitors can reserve a table ahead of time, whether they are meeting clients, marking an occasion, or simply looking for a place to sit and talk over a well-made meal. The atmosphere is calm and modern, with generous space between sections and clean visual transitions that let the cooking remain the focus. Come with an appetite, and let the season decide the rest.
Seasonal ingredients
Dishes are prepared with carefully selected ingredients in season, chosen for their quality rather than novelty.
Balanced meals
Vegetables are integrated into each meal so a dinner leaves you satisfied and well nourished, not heavy.
Artisans at work
Our skilled chefs prepare the food in the open kitchen, best enjoyed from the counter seats.
Seating for every kind of visit
Ten table seats and ten counter seats sit in a quiet residential street of Shirokanedai, away from the noise of the city. Guests can settle in for a relaxed dinner, a meal with colleagues, or a business reception.
- 10 table seats for receptions and group dining
- 10 counter seats facing the kitchen
- Suited to casual dining and business receptions alike
Good to know before you visit
| Service | Japanese cuisine built around seasonal vegetables, served dinner-style from a full course of dishes. |
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| Hours | 18:00 to 23:00, open daily |
| Seating | 10 table seats and 10 counter seats |
| Reservations | Accepted by phone at 03-5475-6756 and through web reservations |
| Location | Kukai Terrace 1F, 6-3-14 Shirokana, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0072 |
A little playfulness
The name Satou carries a small element of play in its comma. We hope a hint of that spirit comes through in your meal.
Ready for dinner at Satou?
Call or reserve online for table and counter seats in Shirokanedai.